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How to remove AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, or AntiVermeans (Removal Instructions)

What this program does:AntiVermins, AntiVerminser, and AntiVermeans are rogue anti-spyware
applications that use aggressive and deceptive advertising to goad you into purchasing
the commercial version of their products.These programs
are known to be installed on your computer without permission along with malware
and Trojans. An example screen of AntiVermins is below.

AntiVermins Image

These infections are also know to be accompanied by a Trojan that displays fake
warning messages from your taskbar. These warning messages state that you are
infected with malware when in fact these messages are only being sent as a tactic
to scare you into purchasing the commercial version of the program. The current
title for these security warnings is System Alert! and the alert
contains the following text:

System detected virus activities. These may impact the
performance of your computer. Please, use antimalware software to clean and
protect your system from parasite programs. Click this baloon to get all available
software.

or

System has detected a number of active spyware applications
that may impact the performance of your computer. Click the icon to get rid
of unwanted spyware by downloading an up-to-date antispyware program.

12/16/06 - Added manual removal instructions.1/5/07 - Added instructions for the new renamed AntiVerminser2/1/07 - Updated for the name change to AntiVermeans
07/2/07 - Updated for new version of AntiVermins.

After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the
Windows icon appears, press F8.

Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear

Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

When you are at the logon prompt, log in as the same user that you had performed the previous steps as.

When your computer has started in safe mode, and you see the desktop, close
all open Windows.

Now, double-click on the SmitFraudfix icon that should be residing on your
desktop.The icon will look like the one below:

When the tool first starts you will see a credits screen. Simply press
any key on your keyboard to get to the next screen.

You will now see a menu as shown in the image below. Press the number 2
on your keyboard and the press the enter key to choose the
option Clean (safe mode recommended).

The program will start cleaning your computer and go through a series of
cleanup processes. When it is done, it will automatically start the Disk Cleanup
program as shown by the image below.

This program will remove all Temp, Temporary Internet Files, and other files
that may be leftover files from this infection. This process can take up to
a few hours depending on your computer, so please be patient. When it is complete,
it will close automatically and you will should continue with step 11.

When Disk Cleanup is finished, you will be presented with an option asking
Do you want to clean the registry ? (y/n). At this
screen you should press the Y button on your keyboard and
then press the enter key.

When this last routine is finished, you will be presented with a red screen
stating Computer will reboot now. Close all applications.You should now press the spacebar on your computer. A counter will appear
stating that the computer will reboot in 15 seconds. Do not cancel this countdown
and allow your computer to reboot.

Once the computer has rebooted, you will be presented with a Notepad screen
containing a log of all the files removed from your computer. Examine this
log, and when you are done, close the Notepad screen.

Your computer should now be free of the AntiVermins,
AntiVerminser, or AntiVermeans infection.
If you are still having problems with spyware after completing these instructions,
then please follow the steps outlined in the topic linked below:
Preparation
Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis LogManual Removal Instructions
for AntiVermins
AntiVerminser, or AntiVermeans:

These steps may appear to be long and daunting. They are, though, quite easy to
do and consist of so many steps only because I have written them in an extremely
detailed manner.

Print out these instructions as we will need to close every window that
is open later in the fix.

Download FixAV.reg to your desktop by right clicking on the following link
and then selecting Save Link As or Save
File as, depending on your browser.

After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the
Windows icon appears, press F8.

Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear

Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode.

When you are at the logon prompt, log in as the same user which you
had done the previous steps.

When your computer has started in safe mode and you see the desktop, click
on the Start Menu button.

Click on the Control Panel option.

Double-click on the Add or Remove Programs icon.

Find the entries for AntiVermins, AntiVerminser,
and AntiVermeans and double-click on it to uninstall them
if found. Follow the prompts to uninstall the program, but do not allow it
to reboot the computer if it asks.

When it has completed uninstalling you can close Add or Remove Programs
and your Control Panel.

Delete the following files and folders (Do
not be concerned if this folder does not exist):

Now, double-click on the SmitFraudfix icon that should be residing on your
desktop.The icon will look like the one below:

When the tool first starts you will see a credits screen. Simply press
any key on your keyboard to get to the next screen.

You will now see a menu as shown in the image below. Press the number 2
on your keyboard and the press the enter key to choose the
option Clean (safe mode recommended).

The program will start cleaning your computer and go through a series of
cleanup processes. When it is done, it will automatically start the Disk Cleanup
program as shown by the image below.

This program will remove all Temp, Temporary Internet Files, and other files
that may be leftover files from this infection. This process can take up to
a few hours depending on your computer, so please be patient. When it is complete,
it will close automatically and you will should continue with step 25.

When Disk Cleanup is finished, you will be presented with an option asking
Do you want to clean the registry ? (y/n). At this
screen you should press the Y button on your keyboard and
then press the enter key.

When this last routine is finished, you will be presented with a red screen
stating Computer will reboot now. Close all applications.You should now press the spacebar on your computer. A counter will appear
stating that the computer will reboot in 15 seconds. Do not cancel this countdown
and allow your computer to reboot.

Once the computer has rebooted, you will be presented with a Notepad screen
containing a log of all the files removed from your computer. Examine this
log to see what files were found, and when you are done, close the Notepad
screen.

We next perform an online scan with Panda to find any possible inactive
remnants from this infection: Panda
Online

Once you are on the Panda site click the Scan your PC
button

A new window will open...click the Check Now button

Enter your Country

Enter your State/Province

Enter your e-mail address and click send

Select either Home User or Company

Click the big Scan Now button

If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it

It will start downloading the files it requires for the scan (Note:
It may take a few minutes)

When download is complete, click on Local Disks to
start the scan

When the online scan has been completed, let it remove what it finds, and
then you can close Internet Explorer.

Your computer should now be free of the AntiVermins, AntiVerminser,
or AntiVermeans infection.
If you are still having problems with spyware after completing these instructions,
then please follow the steps outlined in the topic linked below:
Preparation
Guide For Use Before Posting A Hijackthis Log

This is a self-help guide. Use at your own risk.

BleepingComputer.com can not be held responsible for problems that may occur
by using this information. If you would like help with any of these fixes, you
can post a HijackThis log in our HijackThis
Logs and Analysis forum.

Some people have expressed problems with performing the automated removal because they cant enter safe mode. If you are having problems entering safemode, then just perform the steps in the automated removal portion in normal mode.